Georgia · Hiking

Yellow Trail

2.7 mi
round trip
494 ft
climb
683 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Sep–Dec
best months

Yellow Trail is a 2.7-mile hike in Hard Labor Creek State Park in Georgia, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail is an out-and-back route that starts and ends at about 674 feet, with a high point of 683 feet and a total climb of 494 feet over the round trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 1.6 miles in, with a grade of 9 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Covington show October highs around 73°F with lows near 53°F, and April highs around 74°F. Summer runs hotter, with July highs near 89°F. Several other trails sit close by. Brantley Nature Trail is about 0.9 miles away and Beaverpond Nature Trail about 1.1 miles. Beach Trail is roughly 1.4 miles off. Paddlers can head to Big Sandy Creek, about 5 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Sep–Dec

    Best time to visit Yellow Trail

    Best months: February–May and September–December. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      52° / 34°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      57° / 37°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      65° / 43°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      74° / 50°

      8 wet

    5. May

      81° / 59°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      87° / 67°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 71°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 70°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      84° / 64°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      73° / 53°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      63° / 41°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      56° / 36°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Covington, GA, 13.7 mi away at 769 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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